Post by mrsfawlty on Dec 6, 2022 20:19:55 GMT
Sesame Street original actor Bob McGrath dies aged 90
Bob McGrath was described as the "nicest, sweetest, kindest man," who was loved around the world, by Holly Robinson Peete, daughter of Sesame Street actor and producer Matt Robinson.
Monday 5 December 2022 10:40, UK
Sesame Street have led tributes to "beloved" original cast member Bob McGrath, who has died aged 90, having been featured on the show for more than 50 years.
The actor and musician's family confirmed McGrath, who was one of the first non-Muppet regular characters on the US children's show, died peacefully at his home via a statement on his official Facebook page.
Playing Bob Johnson, McGrath joined Sesame Street when it first premiered in 1969 and became known as the friendly neighbour to numerous puppet characters including Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Ernie, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Elmo.
McGrath made his final appearance in Sesame Street back in 2017, marking an almost five-decade-long career in the franchise.
"Sesame Workshop mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years," a statement from the non-profit educational organisation behind the show read.
news.sky.com/story/sesame-street-original-actor-bob-mcgrath-dies-aged-90-12762013
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Sad news for all Sesame Street fans, young and a bit less young! Bob McGrath, known as Bob Johnson, on Sesame Street has died. Another piece of my childhood has died, and this one makes me really sad.
I didn't know he was 90, my brain can't process the fact that he isn't 35, as I always perceived him to be!
Please don't tell me that Big Bird isn't 6 years old!
